Description
Wake up to something warm, fluffy, and naturally sweet with these protein-packed banana cottage cheese pancakes. This easy recipe blends the creamy richness of cottage cheese with ripe bananas for a wholesome breakfast treat. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or creative food idea to wow guests at brunch, these pancakes deliver comfort and nutrition in every bite. Soft inside, golden outside, and perfect with maple syrup or yogurt, they’re ideal for anyone needing simple breakfast ideas or easy recipes to meal prep.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking
Optional toppings: sliced banana, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, nuts
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a bowl. Add cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast